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You ve probably spent your entire life believing bar soap is only for hands and bodies, right? Well, what if I told you shampoos also came in solid form? Yep, the sudsy hair wash has exploded onto the market with new brands and formulas jumping on the bar trend. And it s not just the novel texture that s cool bar soaps are travel-friendly and more sustainable to produce, thanks to their minimal packaging and formulations.
Bars work just as well as traditional shampoos maybe even better. While every shampoo bar is different, they tend to be made without harsh ingredients, sulfates, microbeads, and detergents that are typically found in liquid formulas, says Bex Gold, founder of The Department of Brands. Los Angeles-based celebrity hairstylist Bradley Leake agrees: Some shampoos are filled with preservatives and chemicals that can strip hair of its natural oils, which keep hair moisturized and protected against damage. However, bars often add essential oils and ot